PlainZIP

Sontag, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39665

Lawrence County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,196
8/sq mi
$32,875
Median income
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sontag pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39665 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39665 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sontag, Lawrence County, Mississippi, home to just 1,196 residents across 153.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39665 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,875 (37% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $32,320. Poverty here runs at 19.9%, with unemployment measured at 9.8%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 75.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.3, and the average commute is -. To put 39665 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Lawrence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39665, Sontag, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,196

Population

153.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39665?

55.3

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 46.4%
African American 47.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$32,875

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$32,320

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39665 ranks nationally

Sontag, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$32,875 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

489

Total Housing Units

403

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 39665, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $742,000.

7

Businesses

18

Employees

$742K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 39665 vs 39654 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39654 Monticello, MS 5,635 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

39654 standard
Monticello, MS
Pop: 5,635
39663 standard
Silver Creek, MS
Pop: 3,080
39140 standard
Newhebron, MS
Pop: 2,250

Related Areas

Lawrence County Sontag, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39665 in? ▼
ZIP code 39665 (Sontag) is located in Lawrence County, Mississippi. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39665? ▼
ZIP code 39665 in Sontag, MS has a population of 1,196 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39665? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39665 is $32,875, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39665? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39665 is African American at 47.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39665? ▼
ZIP code 39665 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39665? ▼
In ZIP code 39665, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39665? ▼
In ZIP code 39665, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39665? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39665 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.